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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130, 179.44 and 84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130, 179.44 and 84 is: 115.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130 : 179.44 = 84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130/179.44 = 84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130x = 179.44 × 84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130x = 15,072.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,072.96/130
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.95

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